Christina Anderson, LCSW

Christina Anderson is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree in social work and 15 years of experience helping people navigate addiction, trauma, family conflict, and life transitions. She combines evidence-based interventions with a trauma-informed, supportive style that aims to make therapy feel like a constructive conversation where needs are identified and addressed. Christina has worked with a wide age range of clients, from children to older adults, and brings experience from settings that include schools, hospitals, community programs, homes, crisis response teams, emergency medical services, and specialty health care groups.

She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and also has training as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor, which reflects focused experience in treating substance use concerns. Her clinical skills cover a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, and first responder and veteran-related issues. Christina maintains a private practice offering both in-person and telehealth appointments and works with clients to plan practical steps toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Christina Anderson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to support clients in online and in-person care. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take committed action toward what matters; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and issues that involve avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist’s genuine, nonjudgmental presence and active listening to help clients explore their experience and build self-directed solutions; it can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Christina approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each client to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She views finding the right approach as a process - together the therapist and client assess progress and adjust techniques to support meaningful change.

Online therapy with Christina is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals from a range of settings while tailoring session format to what works best for each client.